Why You Need a Chamber Membership—Especially in Tough Times
When revenue is tight, one of the first things many businesses consider cutting is their chamber membership. We get it. You’re trying to cut anything that doesn’t keep the lights…
Top 10 Reasons to Join the Alameda Chamber & Economic Alliance
Your Voice: Influence local policy through industry-specific advocacy, specialized coalitions (e.g., the Restaurant & Bar Coalition), and direct engagement with city officials. Make a real impact on Alameda’s business landscape.…
Don’t Have Time for Events?
A Chamber Membership Is Worth a Lot More Than That. When I speak to small businesses that have let their membership lapse, they often make it sound like a gym…
Why Your Parents Were Right About Chamber Membership
Okay, so maybe your parents never told you anything about chamber memberships but we’re sure between one of your parents you learned the following lessons. And you might be surprised…
Improve Your Business Reputation with the Alameda Chamber & Economic Alliance
The Chamber is often seen as a Better Business Bureau of sorts. People have confidence in using businesses that are members of the chamber. Chamber membership equates to business respectability…
An Often Overlooked Reason to Join the Chamber
Joining the Alameda Chamber isn’t all about business. There are many incredible friendships that are created in the coming together for the economic betterment of our community. Don’t overlook the…
What Does It Mean to Be a Chamber Member?
The Hidden Value Behind Chamber Membership Traditionally, a chamber of commerce is a membership organization that supports the interests of its business members. It is not affiliated with the government,…
3 Reasons to Join the Chamber in a Time of Economic Uncertainty
Times of economic uncertainty don’t drive anyone to look for new ways to spend money. But some investments in your business–even when you’re worried about cash flow–are worth the return.…
25 Restaurant Marketing Opportunities With Your Alameda Chamber Membership
Restaurant marketing was hard enough even before COVID! Serving good food is often not enough to be successful in the restaurant industry. Restauranteurs struggle with everything from staffing to marketing,…